1991 Mazda B2600 LE-5 review from North America
"I think that this is probably the best little truck on the road today."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace universal joints on the rear drive shaft.
Minor, minor leak in the air-conditioning.
General comments?
I had my Mazda B2000 for 18 years and it had 365,000 on it when I finally gave it to a friend who desperately needed wheels. It is still running now. I looked for a long time to get my B2600i Extra Cab 4X4. Was it worth it? You bet. This is a great truck for around town, on the highway and off road. It is not my primary vehicle so it does not get a lot of use, but when I use it I love it. I was really surprised at the 'get up and go' it has for a '4 banger'. I am getting about 22 miles to the gallon with a mix of in town and highway driving miles which I think is pretty good considering it has the 4X4 running gear. My only hassle with this truck is that when I am out and about in it I have to ward off the folks that want to buy the thing. I think I will have to look after this little truck as I do not want to upgrade to a newer Ford Ranger dressed in Mazda clothing and all the other small trucks are getting beefed up to mid-size. I will continue to enjoy bliss on wheels.
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| Slow but steady and very reliable |
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| Dependable value for the dollar |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2600i Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda B2000 |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2007 |